Why Canelo-Crawford Will Be the Greatest Chapter in USA vs Mexico Boxing Rivalry Ahead of their big showdown, let’s see how Canelo Álvarez vs. Terence Crawford defines the infamous U.S.–Mexico rivalry

On September 14, the weekend before Mexican Independence Day, a 23-year-old Canelo Alvarez stepped into the most important night of his nine-year career. His opponent was Floyd Mayweather, a living legend and one of boxing’s all-time greats. Canelo respected Mayweather. But as the newly crowned champion who had won his first title only two years earlier, he refused to bow to the American’s aura. For Canelo, the fight was about more than belts. It was about legacy – about Mexico’s proud boxing tradition. “ I fight for Mexico. I carry my people with me every time I step into the ring,” he said before the bout.

That was twelve years ago. The raw emotions from that Mayweather-Canelo classic at the MGM Grand still linger. Today, Canelo Alvarez is a master of the ring with 67 professional